What are you reading and book reviews - Page 22

ChemicalKicks · 08-09-2008, 20:05

Currently reading Dr Hunter S Thompson book, can't remember the name but it's all about his life from other peoples points of view. Certainly paints him in a different light from what we all assume is the real him.

Turns out he's a bit of a bastard at times but for the most part you get a feeling that the people in his life really respected him.

It's a good read, has kept me up to 5am reading it many a times.

I'll give you all the real name and author the next time I venture upstairs if you're interested.

BBx · 08-09-2008, 20:11

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Originally Posted by ChemicalKicks

Currently reading Dr Hunter S Thompson book, can't remember the name but it's all about his life from other peoples points of view. Certainly paints him in a different light from what we all assume is the real him.

I bought this book for my brother last Christmas... its an autobiography isn't it?

He admired Hunter S... not sure if thats a good thing?!

Should I be worried that my nephew is named after him?!

BB x

ChemicalKicks · 08-09-2008, 20:19

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Originally Posted by BBelle

I bought this book for my brother last Christmas... its an autobiography isn't it?

He admired Hunter S... not sure if thats a good thing?!

Should I be worried that my nephew is named after him?!

BB x

Yeah.

It has various peoples input, the people he worked with, his son and ex wife etc, great read, would recomend it to anyone.

I think it's a good thing.

What's his name Hunter Thompson?

mok` · 08-09-2008, 20:47

Im currently reading:

Bedroom Book: Night Watch (the one the Russian sci-fi film of the same name was based on)

In my bag: The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins. Just started reading it having read the God Delusion a while back. So far so good, with Dawkins sticking to what he's good at i.e. evolutionary theory without getting distracted by religion.

On my desk: "Inverting the Pyramid" by Jonathan Wilson. Again only read the first few chapters but an interesting take on the development of the modern game from the various "school rules" versions of football. Plus its reassuring to see that Scotland were the first team to actually apply real tactics to their advantage

All in all an interesting read thus far.

BBx · 08-09-2008, 23:11

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Originally Posted by ChemicalKicks

I think it's a good thing.

What's his name Hunter Thompson?

His middle name is Hunter

I thought it was pretty random so asked about the choice and he explained!

I've only read Fear and Loathing and that was hard work!

BB x

Metalface Mark · 08-09-2008, 23:27

Currently reading Duncan Bannantyne's autobiography, its been fairly interesting and informative.

I always keep a copy of The Time Travellers Wife in the toilet, ive read it probably 15-20 times now.

ChemicalKicks · 08-09-2008, 23:27

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Originally Posted by BBelle

His middle name is Hunter

I thought it was pretty random so asked about the choice and he explained!

I've only read Fear and Loathing and that was hard work!

BB x

BB

If you can get a hold of the book you bought your brother I would highly suggest it.

Tell them I think they're ace for that name.

FWIW I wanted to give my daughter the middle name of 'sparkles' cos I thought it reflected how it made me feel at the time LoL

needless to say I wasn't allowed.

xx

Flibster · 09-09-2008, 00:30

Re-reading all the Robert Asprin 'Myth' series.

Finished the 'Phule' series at the weekend

cleanbluesky · 09-09-2008, 12:32

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Originally Posted by Metalface Mark

Currently reading Duncan Bannantyne's autobiography, its been fairly interesting and informative.

I always keep a copy of The Time Travellers Wife in the toilet, ive read it probably 15-20 times now.

I might read Bannatyne's bio if its an easy read - he strikes me as the most versatile and skilled on Dragons Den becasue of his background.

Metalface Mark · 09-09-2008, 12:59

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Originally Posted by cleanbluesky

I might read Bannatyne's bio if its an easy read - he strikes me as the most versatile and skilled on Dragons Den becasue of his background.

Its a great and easy read, ill be finished with it in a few days if you want ill send you it once im done.

08-09-2008, 20:47	#214
mok` Columbian Coffee Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 76	Im currently reading: Bedroom Book: Night Watch (the one the Russian sci-fi film of the same name was based on) In my bag: The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins. Just started reading it having read the God Delusion a while back. So far so good, with Dawkins sticking to what he's good at i.e. evolutionary theory without getting distracted by religion. On my desk: "Inverting the Pyramid" by Jonathan Wilson. Again only read the first few chapters but an interesting take on the development of the modern game from the various "school rules" versions of football. Plus its reassuring to see that Scotland were the first team to actually apply real tactics to their advantage All in all an interesting read thus far. __________________

08-09-2008, 23:27	#216
Metalface Mark Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 240	Currently reading Duncan Bannantyne's autobiography, its been fairly interesting and informative. I always keep a copy of The Time Travellers Wife in the toilet, ive read it probably 15-20 times now. __________________

09-09-2008, 00:30	#218
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	Re-reading all the Robert Asprin 'Myth' series. Finished the 'Phule' series at the weekend __________________

08-09-2008, 20:05	#211
ChemicalKicks Abandoned Ship Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 206	Currently reading Dr Hunter S Thompson book, can't remember the name but it's all about his life from other peoples points of view. Certainly paints him in a different light from what we all assume is the real him. Turns out he's a bit of a bastard at times but for the most part you get a feeling that the people in his life really respected him. It's a good read, has kept me up to 5am reading it many a times. I'll give you all the real name and author the next time I venture upstairs if you're interested.